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The Deathmaker (1995): Cast

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The Deathmaker is a 1995 drama directed by Romuald Karmakar, starring Götz George as Fritz Haarmann, Hans-Michael Rehberg and Matthias Fuchs. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.

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The Deathmaker (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 50m (110 min)
Director
Romuald Karmakar
Genre
Drama
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Deathmaker About?

The premise of The Deathmaker without spoilers.

Serial killer Fritz Haarmann, responsible for the murders of at least 27 boys, is subjected to an intense interrogation by a psychology professor who seeks to determine his sanity and legal culpability. As the questioning progresses, Haarmann openly discusses his motives, the methods he employed to kill, and the psychological forces driving his crimes.

The Deathmaker Themes & Keywords

· 26 tags
  • male pervert
  • mentally ill man
  • insane man
  • serial murder
  • serial boy killer
  • serial child killer
  • homosexual
  • dialogue driven
  • true crime
  • butcher
  • professor
  • mental exam
+14 more
  • stenographer
  • crying man
  • bitten in the neck
  • year 1924
  • insanity
  • salesman
  • death
  • murder
  • violence
  • dismemberment
  • 1920s
  • prostitution
  • serial teen killer
  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

The Deathmaker Cast & Characters

Götz George leads the cast as Fritz Haarmann, with Hans-Michael Rehberg as Kommisar Raetz and Matthias Fuchs as Dr. Machnik. Directed by Romuald Karmakar; 7 actors are credited in all.

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More from Romuald Karmakar

More films directed by Romuald Karmakar: If I Think of Germany at Night, Nightsongs, Manila and Das Himmler Projekt.

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The Deathmaker Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Deathmaker.

DER TOTMACHER (THE DEATHMAKER) - Ein Film von Romuald Karmakar - Original Kino-Trailer von 1995
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The Deathmaker Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “H - a hannoveri gyilkos” and “L'Homme de la mort”.

Also known as
  • H - a hannoveri gyilkos
  • L'Homme de la mort
  • Der Totmacher - La belva ferita, მკვლელი
  • Убийца

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The Deathmaker FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Deathmaker, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Deathmaker?

The Deathmaker runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

When was The Deathmaker released?

The Deathmaker was released on August 29, 1995.

Who directed The Deathmaker?

The Deathmaker was directed by Romuald Karmakar.

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Who is in the cast of The Deathmaker?

The Deathmaker stars Götz George as Fritz Haarmann, Hans-Michael Rehberg as Kommisar Raetz and Matthias Fuchs as Dr. Machnik, among 7 credited actors.

Does The Deathmaker have a post-credit scene?

No. The Deathmaker has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Deathmaker in?

The original language of The Deathmaker is German.

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